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My motorcycle was stolen (I'm in a coronavirus lockdown abroad) & towed, am I liable?
Asked in San Francisco,  CA Mar. 23, 2020 ,  3 Answers

1. I left the motorcycle under my housemate's care. 2. Saw a tow company letterhead (USPS informed service) addressed to me, and called to find out that my motorcycle is with them. 3. It got towed from a completely different neighborhood (stolen), but my housemate didn't inform me when it was missin...

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In LA Superior, do the court orders about covid-19 give 3 days, or 33 days, more time to answer a complaint?
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Mar. 19, 2020 ,  3 Answers

In LA Superior, do the court orders about covid-19 give 3 days, or 33 days, or zero days more time to answer a complaint in unlimited civil?

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Can I amend a Motion for Continuance in Superior Court if the other side has not yet responded to the rule nisi and complaint?
Asked in Marietta,  GA Mar. 17, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Case appealed from Magistrate.. Rule NISI scheduled. Did a Request for continuace previously but now wish to amend and reasons being of coronavirus. Can I amend motion, file stamp it and send copy to judges chambers for a ruling if the other side has yet to respond?

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Does coronavirus extend my deadline to respond to Request for Evidence?
Asked in Portland,  OR Mar. 17, 2020 ,  1 Answers

i called Capriotti and they told me they cannot give me legal advice.

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Do I have to file with the EEOC or State Agency for discrimination or can I go straight to court?

I was discriminated against at my job and terminated after I complained. I'm trying to find out if I HAVE to file with an agency or if I can go straight to suing them.

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Do I have a case if a foreman has discriminated because of my age, weight in front of coworkers and over a radio
Asked in Fontana,  CA Jan. 11, 2019 ,  4 Answers
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Foreman calls me old Mark because there are 2 Marks...tells coworkers that my belly has gotten bigger since I’ve worked there and bullies me on a radio which everyone can here throughout the hospital. Once I told the safety guy what was going on, they’re moving me to a different crew...

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I am being harassed by the department of human services and at hearings they redact pertinent evidence. ?
Asked in Apollo,  PA Dec. 22, 2018 ,  2 Answers

I have more than a quarter of a million in investments in bonds and receive interest income semi annually. I do not work as I am disabled and I receive a low amount of SSDI. I purchase bonds and trade as necessary and recently my accrued interest payments have reduced my total yearly interest so tha...

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I am have filed a unpaid wage claim on my former employer and I have a conference to go to at the labor board.
Asked in Sacramento,  CA Dec. 15, 2018 ,  2 Answers
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I want to know if there's a certain proper way I need to do this conference with the labor board commissioner office I have proof he did not paying me my overtime he did not giving me meal or rest breaks. How do I do this the right way or is there a right and wrong way to do it?. What usually happen...

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ADA question
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Dec. 04, 2018 ,  2 Answers

I’m an employee who suffers from ADHD. I began having problems at my job when my workload increased. I told my boss that I was having difficulties with my medication but was still put on a one month performance plan. Immediately after being put on this plan, they double my workload for more than two...

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Civil rights lawyer or Administrative Law?
Asked in Van Nuys,  CA Oct. 11, 2018 ,  1 Answers

I'm looking for a lawyer who would be able to help me figure out if I have a case and possibly to sue the principal assistant at my son's school. He made my 12 y.o son add some untrue details to my son' s statement to make it sounds very harsh. After that principal assistant read my son's statement,...

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When should I file I 102, can I send I 102 and I 130 together at same time? And do I leave the I95 number blank on the I 130?
Asked in New York,  NY Feb. 21, 2017 ,  3 Answers

Would the FOIA response provide I94 number? Then, I might wait for the response and file I 130 without blank spaces.

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What is involved in Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Jul. 17, 2014 ,  10 Answers
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I am considering filing Chapter 7. What will the attorney ask me, will my bank statements need to be examined, and what happens when you go to Court? Will I need to go before a Judge, or am I interviewed by a Trustee, and how long will I be in Court on my Court day. It all sounds scary, but an optio...

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Is this quit claim deed valid if there arent any witnesses?
Asked in Winter Park,  FL May 23, 2014 ,  8 Answers
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i ahve a family member that died, and she was on the deed with one of my siblings...it was a quit claim deed executed in 2008. There are no witnesses on it just the grantors signature and a notary signature. I am told that the deed is invalid because there arent any witnesses on it...but i was also ...

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What are my options or best possible outcomes? DUI blood test came back with .13

I am a 24 year old female, mother, soon to be college graduate (in Dec 2013), and this was my first DUI offense and my first time ever being in trouble with the law period. The officer had reasonable cause to pull me over due to my tail light being out. I have received the report back with my arrest...

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How does adultery affect a divorce, if at all, in Massachusetts?
Asked in Salem,  MA Aug. 01, 2013 ,  7 Answers
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Recently I learned that my spouse has been having a 10+ year affair. Despite mounting evidence including text messages, photographs, and family co-aberrations, my spouse is denying the affair. My spouse stated that according to legal counsel, adultery is not illegal in this state and will play no ro...

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For a small retail store, is ADA compliance required for a non-public use bathroom?
Asked in San Jose,  CA Jul. 02, 2012 ,  2 Answers
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I am opening a new retail store that has a single existing bathroom, 60" depth by 98" wide. I do not believe this bathroom is ADA compliant. However, this bathroom is not for public use; only for 3 employees. Is ADA compliance still required? If so, are there exceptions to the rule that may apply in...

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How much can Plaintiff recover for violations related to ADA by Defendant?
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Jun. 05, 2012 ,  4 Answers
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I own a business and Plaintiff is a popular individual who is making an ADA claim. I don't want to litigate the case since I know I will eventually have to pay the statutory fee and reasonable attorney costs. Well, how much is a reasonable amount of settlement for a case like this?...

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My brother and I own a CA home 50/50. He wants to sell. I don't. Can he compel me to sell?
Asked in San Jose,  CA May 23, 2012 ,  5 Answers
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n/a

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Adverse possession/prescriptive easement?
Asked in Issaquah,  WA Jan. 23, 2011 ,  4 Answers
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We are looking at purchasing a parcel that is bisected by a private road. The smaller part that is bisected road, say part B, has an encroachment where a 1/2 of an old/unoccupied home, part of the corresponding lawn and a driveway are located. The remainder of the home and lawn are on the owner's 5 ...

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